baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2510108-A (GB)
Title: Sloped floor former for a shower
Inventor: HERRING SIGI
IPC: A47K3/40
Filed: 2012-12-21
Abstract: A sloped floor former for installation within solid or timber flooring comprises an outer edge 2, an opening that receives waste water and at least one sloping surface 3. The former is also provided with an integral waterproof membrane 14 and floor material 15. The membrane may not be adhered to the outer edge and may extend to the opening, and may have a textured surface for receiving tiles or adhesive. The opening may provide a recess comprising an upper portion with a cross-section greater than the profile of a lower portion, the lower portion being arranged to receive a waste-water assembly. The upper portion may have a square/rectangular cross-section whilst the lower portion may be cylindrical. A frame 9 may be provided within the recess along with a cover 12. A plurality of frame and cover units having a range of different heights and/or shapes may also be provided.
Patent GB-2499707-A (GB)
Title: Lubricant flow guiding arrangement for rotor of turbomachine
Inventor: DURAND YANNICK
IPC: F01D25/18
Filed: 2013-01-16
Abstract: A flow guiding arrangement is provided to prevent lubricant oil from reaching hot turbine blades. When lubricant oil overflows from tank 26, it flows into the annulus within turbine rotors 18, 20, 22. A rotation flange 38 is connected to the intermediate disc 20, which is outwardly tapered so that oil is directed rearwards by centrifugal action. The oil is then allowed to enter the gas stream between the downstream rotor 22 and the stator 36. The flange 38 therefore shields the rotor stages and protects them from contact with the oil. The flange 38 may be clamped or screwed to the intermediate and/or downstream discs 20, 22.
Patent GB-2510417-A (GB)
Title: Method and system of angle estimation
Inventor: HERRERA JUAN
IPC: B60W30/04
Filed: 2013-02-04
Abstract: A method of angle estimation is provided for use in a vehicle 101 which is travelling on a surface 102, the vehicle 101 comprising a vehicle body 103 having an axis 106. The method comprises the provision of two height sensors for measuring the heights of the vehicle body 103 with respect to respective wheels 104, and a surface angle sensor for measuring the angle of the surface 102 in relation to a horizontal plane 107. The height values are used for calculating the angle of the vehicle body 103 relative to the surface 102. The method further includes high pass filtering (S302 see fig 3) of an estimate and the combining of steady state and a transient values. The invention is for providing an accurate estimate of pitch. The invention addresses a prior situation where, for rollover prevention, improved input parameters are desirable.
Patent GB-2513831-A (GB)
Title: Safety helmet card holder
Inventor: BROODRYK ANDRE
IPC: A42B3/04
Filed: 2013-03-01
Abstract: A safety helmet card holder comprising a first component 102 configured, in use, to releasably hold and display at least part of a card, a second component 202 configured, in use, to releasably hold at least part of the first component 102, and a fixing arrangement 306A, 306B, 306C for, in use, fixing the second component 202 to a safety helmet 302.The fixing arrangement may comprise a releaseable push rivet, and is inserted through a corresponding aperture 304A, 304B in the second component and the safety helmet. The aperture may correspond with the location of an aperture in the safety helmet used to fix other items, such as a lamp bracket. The first component may include a partially transparent area for displaying the card. Also claimed is a kit including a safety helmet and a card holder.
Patent GB-2501600-A (GB)
Title: Manual park release method for a vehicle having an automatic transmission
Inventor: SPOONER JOHN
IPC: F16H63/34
Filed: 2013-03-11
Abstract: A method of manually releasing a vehicle park mode comprises manually rotating via a selector lever or handle 120 a power actuated a spring biased selector shaft 122 from a park mode position P1 to a park release mode position P2 and then locking the lever 120. The lever 120 is locked by an operative who pushes a service pin 130 through a hole (225, fig 2) or holes 125 in the lever 120 and then into a pin receiving aperture 115 in a transmission housing 110H. The pin 130 may have a T-shaped free end which is rotated in the aperture 115 to prevent withdrawal. The lever 120 may be rotated by the operative pulling a ring pull (454) coupled to the lever 120 by a Bowden cable (440) and locked by a service pin (430) inserted in a stem (454S) of a barrel member (452). The lever 120 may be bi-stable and bent so that a hook tip (320T) engages with a recess (315) or the lever may have a hook member (560) which is hooked around a pin (530).
Patent GB-2511581-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable headband
Inventor: FRANCOIS VERNON
IPC: A42B5/00
Filed: 2013-04-02
Abstract: A headband 100 comprising a main portion 101 and two end members 104,105 pivotally connected to the main portion, each end member being pivotable about at least one axis according to the shape of the head of a wearer from a first position to a second position. The main portion is curved and the end member and the main portion may be aligned in the first position, and in the second position the end member is perpendicular to the plane containing the curve of the main portion. The end members are pivotable so that they move along the head of a wearer away from the face. The headband is preferably formed of a resilient material such as metal or a hard plastics material. The main portion may be connected to the end portions via side members 102,103. The main portion or end members may include a comb to engage the hair of the wearer.
Patent GB-2521485-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus, method and computer program for enabling control of a vehicle
Inventor: TUUKKANEN MARKO
IPC: B60W50/14
Filed: 2014-02-12
Abstract: Apparatus (e.g. motor vehicle, computer server) having processing circuitry 5 and memory circuitry 7 holding computer code for obtaining information from multiple sensors 27 located on multiple vehicles 35, analysing the information to determine whether a vehicle 35 is at risk, and activating a defensive mode of one or more vehicles 35 on detection of risk. Risk may be determined on sensing a pattern in the information, or when information levels are above a threshold. Obtained information may enable monitoring of a persons behaviour, and may define a category of risk. Risk category may determine the functions performed in the defence mode e.g. sharing information with other vehicles / contacting vehicle users or owners / enabling object tracking. A method, electromagnetic carrier signal, and computer program are also provided for the above operation.
Patent GB-2523820-A (GB)
Title: Paintbrush and guard
Inventor: GRIFFITHS EDWARD LLOYD UPHILL
IPC: A46B17/04
Filed: 2014-03-07
Abstract: A paintbrush which, when placed on a flat surface, maintains the bristles a distance above the surface by a series of protuberances 13 or a ridge (43, fig. 6). The brush comprises a handle 10 and a bundle of bristles 11 secured by a ferrule 12. Dimples 13 protrude from the ferrule 12 to a distance of about 3 mm. The paintbrush may be a cutting in brush with a handle (60, fig. 7) which has a rebate so that in use it nestles the thenar space of the users hand. The brush may also have a guard (80, fig. 11) comprising front and rear casing members connected by a living hinge (84, fig 10) and which enclose the ferrule and bristles of the paintbrush. The casing may have a clip means (82, Fig 10) and a lip means (83, Fig 10) to engage the ferrule.
Patent GB-2524012-A (GB)
Title: A security device
Inventor: MCGARIAN BRUCE
IPC: F41H13/00
Filed: 2014-03-10
Abstract: A marine security barrier 1 comprises a substantially planar support element 2 having a top edge (6, Fig 1a) and a bottom edge (7, Fig 1a), that both form first attachment sites and a bulbous barrier element 9, which is separate from the support element and has a top edge and a bottom edge (11, Fig 1a) that form second attachment sites and a curved protruding section extending between the top and bottom edges and that extends away from the plane containing the top and bottom edges. The support element and the barrier element can be releasably connected to each other by way of the first and second top and bottom attachment sites, so that the support element and barrier element define an internal space therebetween, which in use receives a horizontal rail 13 and 14 raised above a surface 12. The horizontal rail may be a guard rail of a ship and the surface may be the deck of a ship
Patent GB-2509030-A (GB)
Title: Wireless power transmission system
Inventor: TAKAHASHI HIRONOBU
IPC: H02J7/02
Filed: 2012-10-10
Abstract: A power transmission device (101) has an active electrode (11), a passive electrode (13), and a reference potential electrode (12) that is connected to a reference potential, and a voltage generation circuit that applies voltage between the active electrode (11) and the passive electrode (13). A power receiving device (201) has an active electrode (21), a passive electrode (23), and a reference potential electrode (22) that is connected to a reference potential, and a rechargeable battery that is connected between the active electrode (21) and the passive electrode (23). The power transmission device (101) transmits power to the power receiving device (201) using capacitive coupling, wherein the active electrodes (11, 21) face each other with an insulator therebetween, and the passive electrodes (13, 23) face each other, and the reference potential electrodes (12, 22) face each other. Thus, a wireless power transmission system, which stabilizes the potential of the power transmission device and the power receiving device when power is transmitted from the power transmission device to the power receiving device, and which does not cause the power receiving device to malfunction, is provided.
Patent GB-2512234-A (GB)
Title: Asymmetrical field ion mobility spectrometer
Inventor: DONG SHUQIANG
IPC: G01N27/62
Filed: 2012-12-28
Abstract: An asymmetrical field ion mobility spectrometer (100) comprises an ionization source (10) used for generating ions; an electrode plate (20); a plurality of electrode wires (40), the electrode wires (40) and the electrode plate (20) being arranged in an opposite way and being separated by an analytical gap (d), a high-voltage electric field being provided between the electrode plate (20) and the plurality of electrode wires (40), thereby forming an ion mobility area (R), and the electrode wires being used for collecting ions that do not pass through the ion mobility area (R); and a collection electrode (60), arranged at a rear end of the ion mobility area (R) and used for collecting ions that pass through the ion mobility area (R). The asymmetrical field ion mobility spectrometer (100) improves the accuracy of the ion peak position identification, and reduces the direct current voltage scanning time and the types of compensating voltage, thereby improving the ion detection efficiency.
Patent GB-2530715-A (GB)
Title: Pack of tobacco industry products
Inventor: HODGES PAUL
IPC: B65D85/10
Filed: 2014-09-01
Abstract: A pack of tobacco industry products 1 comprising a base 2 having walls and an open end 8, and a wrapped bundle 20 of tobacco products attached to the pack in order to maintain a void between the bundle and at least one base wall. The pack may comprise a front 3, rear 4, end 7 and opposing side 5,6 walls and a hinged lid 9. The bundle may be attached to maintain a void between itself and the end, rear and side wall(s). The pack may comprise an inner frame 15, to which the bundle is attached, protruding from the open base comprising a front 16 and opposing side 17,18 walls. The inner frame may extend across a front face and opposing sides of the bundle. The bundle may be attached to at least one base wall, comprise a removable portion and a closed face, formed of a continuous part of a sheet material or with two parts attached together, adjacent to the void. An independent method claim is included for assembling a pack such that a wrapped bundle of tobacco products is supported to maintain a void between itself and at least one wall of a base.
Patent GB-2536019-A (GB)
Title: Stopper safety system
Inventor: IAN GEOFFREY SUTTON
IPC: F16L55/12
Filed: 2015-03-03
Abstract: A stopper safety system for pipelines 60 includes a housing 30 configured for attachment to a stopper 50. The housing 30 is adapted to hold a pressure sensor and a transmitter. The transmitter is positioned in the housing 30 such that the transmitter abuts a first end of the stopper 50. The stopper safety system also includes a receiver 20 and a controller 10. The transmitter wirelessly transmits a measured pressure from the pressure sensor to the receiver 20 and the controller 10 and the controller 10 is configured to display the measured pressure.
Patent GB-2533659-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for correcting computed tomography measurements, comprising a coordinate measuring machine
Inventor: RALF CHRISTOPH
IPC: G06T11/00
Filed: 2013-09-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for correcting the results of a computed tomography measurement of the geometry of a workpiece, the computed tomography sensor system, which consists at least of a radiation source, a two-dimensional detector and a mechanical axis of rotation for rotating the workpiece or component, being integrated into a coordinate measuring machine. To provide a simple and inexpensive method for carrying out a distortion correction, imaging errors present on the detector are corrected by measuring a calibration object in at least two relative positions between the calibration object and the detector.
Patent GB-2539647-A (GB)
Title: Edible food wrapper
Inventor: STUART WILLIAMS
IPC: A23P20/20
Filed: 2015-06-18
Abstract: This invention relates to a system and method for wrapping a first food item 500 around a second food item 600, the second food item being placed on the first food item. The system comprises: a moving bed 200 on which the first food item is placed and conveyed to a spatula 100 in a first position. The spatula is movable relative to the bed and engages and lifts a leading edge of the first food item and thereby initiates wrapping the first food item around the second food item. Preferably the spatula blocks conveyance of the first and second food items, whereby the blocked items are rolled by the moving bed below so as to fully wrap the first food item around the second food item. Preferably the spatula is hinged to rotate so as to vary the distance between the spatula and the bed.
Patent GB-2524677-A (GB)
Title: Deep gate-all-around semiconductor device having germanium or group III-V active layer
Inventor: PILLARISETTY RAVI
IPC: H01L29/786
Filed: 2014-01-09
Abstract: Deep gate-all-around semiconductor devices having germanium or group III-V active layers are described. For example, a non-planar semiconductor device includes a hetero-structure disposed above a substrate. The hetero-structure includes a hetero-junction between an upper layer and a lower layer of differing composition. An active layer is disposed above the hetero-structure and has a composition different from the upper and lower layers of the hetero-structure. A gate electrode stack is disposed on and completely surrounds a channel region of the active layer, and is disposed in a trench in the upper layer and at least partially in the lower layer of the hetero-structure. Source and drain regions are disposed in the active layer and in the upper layer, but not in the lower layer, on either side of the gate electrode stack.
Patent GB-2543021-A (GB)
Title: Exchanging physical cash with an electronic funds account
Inventor: MARTIN PAUL MOSHAL
IPC: G06Q20/32
Filed: 2015-08-07
Abstract: The disclosed method is a means by which a withdrawer, ie in individual wishing to withdrawer money as physical cash from their account can obtain the cash without having to access a ATM. When a withdrawer wishes to withdraw cash they use a computing device to send a cash request to an application server. The server then sends requests for cash to depositor devices within a set range of the withdrawer device. When the server receives a quote of a cash withdrawal fee for the cash withdrawal from a depositor device it forwards it to the withdrawer device. When the withdrawer device receives the quote it sends an acceptance of the quote to the application server. The server then sends instruction so that the withdrawer and depositor can meet. When the withdrawer has received the cash from the depositor messages are sent by the both the withdrawer and the depositor to the application server to confirmation that the cash transfer has been completed. Then electronic funds to the amount of the cash transfer and the fee are debited from the withdrawers account and credited to the depositors electronic account.
Patent GB-2533036-A (GB)
Title: Methods of cementing and lassenite-containing cement compositions
Inventor: RAMESH MUTHUSAMY
IPC: C09K8/467
Filed: 2014-06-27
Abstract: Cement compositions and methods of making the same are provided. The composition comprises cement or lime, water and Lassenite, a pozzolanic strength retrogression inhibitor.
Patent GB-2532382-A (GB)
Title: Surface treated lost circulation material
Inventor: SHARATH SAVARI
IPC: E21B21/00
Filed: 2013-10-18
Abstract: A granular lost circulation material for use in a wellbore during drilling operations to minimize loss of drilling fluid at a lost circulation area is disclosed. The granular lost circulation material comprises a granular material and a non-hardening tackifying agent. The granular material is coated with the non-hardening tackifying agent. The granular lost circulation material forms agglomerated particles, which form a filter cake at the lost circulation area.
Patent GB-2534504-A (GB)
Title: Analysis of stereoscopic images
Inventor: MICHAEL JAMES KNEE
IPC: H04N13/00
Filed: 2011-03-11
Abstract: A method of processing a stereoscopic (3D) image pair to identify the left and right eye images of the pair by determining the spatial variation of disparity between the images, and comparing this with a disparity model. The disparity model represents objects at the sides of the frame (64 69) as being closer to the camera, than objects near the horizontal centre of the frame (61 63). Horizontal disparity may be evaluated for horizontally adjacent image blocks in the stereoscopic pair. The blocks may overlap. Disparity may be evaluated by identifying corresponding feature points in the pair of images, and comparing their horizontal positions. The disparity value for a block may be weighted in dependence on a confidence value for that block. The confidence value for the block may be determined from the Standard Deviation of the values of the pixels of that block.
Patent GB-2549491-A (GB)
Title: Power cable apparatus
Inventor: JOHN JAMES PHILPOTT
IPC: H02G11/02
Filed: 2016-04-19
Abstract: A power cable apparatus fitted with a drum 12 is fitted with a mechanical gearbox 17 connected to a shaft 67 fitted with a nut 80 that mates with a winding brace which allows the drum to be turned by hand or allows the drum to be turned by an electric screwdriver or drill fitted with a socket to fit the nut on the shaft. The unit may be fitted into caravans, motorhomes or watercraft during production or as a retro fit allowing the caravan, motorhome or watercraft to be connected to a mains power supply.
Patent GB-2550402-A (GB)
Title: Circuit for simulating a capactiance fuel probe
Inventor: ANDREW DAVIS
IPC: G06G7/62
Filed: 2016-05-19
Abstract: Circuit 100 for simulating a capacitance fuel probe comprises: an input 102 for receiving an alternating current AC excitation signal; an output 106 for outputting a signal representing a capacitance of the simulated fuel probe; a single reference capacitance 112; a first amplifier 108 connected to the reference capacitance 112; and a second, variable gain, amplifier 110. The second amplifier 110 is configured to output an AC signal representing a multiple of the current flow through the reference capacitance 112 and which is used to generate the output signal. Capacitance 112 may be a single precision capacitor. The circuit may comprise first and second diodes 114 and 116 which generate a half-wave rectified output signal. An electronically-programmable resistor may be used to adjust the gain of the second amplifier 110. The system may be used as an analogue computer to simulate an AC or DC fuel gauge.
Patent GB-2552680-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for monitoring particle flow in a stack
Inventor: DAVID CHRISTOPHER UNITT
IPC: G01N21/53
Filed: 2016-08-02
Abstract: A light source emits light along an optical path. A detector detects light scattered from particles in the stack. Rotatable assembly 15, containing apertures 25 and 27 and mounted in the optical path, can be rotated into different configurations. In an operation configuration, light passes through first aperture 25 into the stack. In a zero-check configuration, light is blocked (e.g. by stopper 26) from reaching the stack. In a span-check configuration, light of varying intensity passes through aperture 25 into the stack. In a contamination-check configuration, light is reflected through the rotatable assembly, maybe via an interchangeable attenuator, onto the detector without entering the stack. In a safety-shutter configuration, the rotatable assembly protects optical elements of the instrument from particles in the stack. Second aperture 27 may be larger than the first aperture, and formed from two superimposed circular apertures. A second light source and third aperture may be provided.
Patent GB-2552714-A (GB)
Title: Engine control method and apparatus
Inventor: NICK WICKS
IPC: F02D41/02
Filed: 2016-08-05
Abstract: An engine control unit 7 for controlling an internal combustion engine 2 to regenerate a particulate filter 6 disposed in an exhaust system 3. The engine control unit 7 has at least one processor 8 configured to receive a first signal SIG1 from a first oxygen sensor 10 for determining an oxygen content of an exhaust gas in the exhaust system 3 downstream of the particulate filter 6. A memory device 9 having instructions stored therein is coupled to the at least one processor 8. The at least one processor 8 is configured to control lambda λ of the internal combustion engine 2 in dependence on said first signal SIG1. The engine control unit 7 has particular application in controlling a gasoline engine. The present disclosure also relates to a vehicle 1 having an engine control unit 7 for controlling the internal combustion engine 2; and to a method of controlling an internal combustion engine 2.
Patent GB-2538446-A (GB)
Title: Multivalent metal salts for lithium ion cells having oxygen containing electrode active materials
Inventor: MICHAEL ERICKSON
IPC: H01M10/0567
Filed: 2015-03-05
Abstract: A material and method for a surface-treated electrode active material for use in a lithium ion battery is provided. The surface-treated electrode active material includes an ionically conductive layer comprising a multivalent metal present as a direct conformal layer on at least a portion of the outer surface of the electrode active material. The surface-treated electrode active material improves the capacity retention and cycle life as well as reduces undesirable reactions at the surface of the electrode active material.